Eco-inclusive entrepreneurship is a paradigm shift concept from everyday life
entrepreneur. It inculcates business and corporate values in harmony with equity and the environment. The climate is smart and inclusive of green entrepreneurship
it is important to create business support and create structure for entrepreneurs
who desire to manage a sound business, with a special focus on environmental and social impact.
Entrepreneurship development is a fundamental part of the economic fabric, and
it plays a critical role in furthering growth, innovation and prosperity. However, it is clear that local companies are highly vulnerable to external risks, and economic and environmental shocks.
2021 Competitiveness Outlook Report by International Trade Center (ITC)
showed that during Covid 60% of medium and 57% of small companies were severely affected, compared to 43% of large companies. When it comes to environmental and climate risks, 68% of African companies are concerned about this, but only 38% are taking steps to adapt, compared to 60% of larger companies.
The Indalo Annual Symposium will attract industry experts, civil society,
government agencies, policy makers and the private sector, to explore and understand past development, current actions and future directions of resilient and adaptive capacity towards a just and green economic transition in South Africa.
The event will provide an opportunity to share the road map to inclusive green
economy and fair transition, the role of government for all-inclusive design and
evidence-based policy, corporate organizational responsibility and where
there are opportunities for green entrepreneurs.
Why should you attend the Symposium?
- Climate change is already a measurable reality, and, along with other developing countries, South Africa is particularly vulnerable to its effects.
- Have the opportunity to contribute and learn technical insights to be fair
transition and the green economy in the context of South Africa.
- Meet and network with key stakeholders involved in various efforts for an adaptive, resilient and equitable transition to a green economy in South Africa.
Destination
The overall objective of the Indalo Symposium is to bring together entrepreneurs, practitioners, policy makers, academics and the public and private sectors to:
- Create an interactive platform for entrepreneurs, donors and policy makers to share experiences, best practices and lessons learned to advance the green economy.
- Scope of challenges faced by entrepreneurs to adapt to climate change, build and explore green climate finance.
- Learn how public and private actors can engage entrepreneurs in innovation
efforts to combat climate change, and strengthen climate adaptation
program to ensure that we accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- Exchange experience in a practical way to promote innovation, creativity and decent work for all through the promotion of green and inclusive entrepreneurship.
The discussion will focus on the following questions (not exhaustive)
- What is the mechanism that promotes Green Entrepreneurship?
- What entrepreneurship is currently led by Indalo and the opportunity to create together?
- How can entrepreneurs access climate finance to thrive?
- What tools can be developed or strengthened at local, national, regional and global levels to scale the impact of green entrepreneurship development?
- What are the gaps, opportunities and demands for transforming informal green status into more formal business entities?
- What are the potential entry points in terms of innovation, industrialization, education and fostering an eco-inclusive corporate culture?
expected results
The Indalo Inclusive Symposium features a mix of plenary and thematic sessions, workshops, demos, exhibitions and networking opportunities to strengthen the impact of local eco-inclusive entrepreneurship. It is expected to produce promising results in the following areas:
- Incubate new ideas that showcase different work streams and open opportunities for partnerships.
- The community of practice shares best practices for different groups of ecosystem players, including local knowledge, the role of youth, gender, just transition, climate finance, monitoring and evaluation of companies, engaging the private sector, etc.
- Increase knowledge in the latest opportunities, and challenges of enterprises operating in the green economy and just transition.
- Exploration and development of strategic partnerships.
Partners contribute
The Indalo Inclusive Symposium 2023 is proudly supported by the Government of Flanders and Nedbank.
Sponsorship opportunities
The Indalo Symposium is made possible by sponsors and partners who generously demonstrate their organizational support for the development of green entrepreneurship in South Africa.
Email: [email protected] or call: 072 632 8593 to find out more about the sponsorship opportunities available for the show and become a partner supporting the event.
Join us!
As we present the impact and call for a fair and sustainable economic recovery and discuss the measures that must be taken to overcome the social and environmental impacts that are damaging the previous climate crisis.
Follow the link below to register for the event:
https://iisa.org.za/symposium-2023/
Register now to secure your attendance!
www.indaloinclusive.org.za